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McCarthy right choice to lead U.S. EPA

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Tuesday June 4, 2013 3:14 AM

The effects of climate change increasingly are coming home to roost. Indeed, last year brought some of the highest temperatures in recorded history, as well as droughts, superstorms and extreme weather more generally.

Additionally, saving the purity of our air and water is now more important than ever, as pollutants continue to build in the environment.

For these reasons and many more, it is necessary for the Environmental Protection Agency to have a leader and a voice to continue the work of now-retired EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.

With President Barack Obama’s nomination of Gina McCarthy, I believe it is clear that a good leader and effective voice have been found.

However, McCarthy’s years of experience working across party lines and strong record of protecting the health and safety of millions of Americans have yet to win her appointment to this administrative position.

As a result, the EPA remains without the administrator it needs to carry forward with important, life-saving initiatives.

I met with the staff of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and am very glad that he understands the importance of having a strong EPA administrator.

I hope that Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, also understands the importance of this position.

I urge him not to join the Republican Party in continuing to obstruct the confirmation of McCarthy.